Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Van ISD Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee is to provide student feedback and input to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees regarding District and campus initiatives, events, and procedures.

Student representatives will attend quarterly meetings with the Superintendent and staff. Students will work in collaborative teams to share ideas, ask questions, and advise district personnel and the Board of Trustees on issues affecting the district.  The topics discussed for the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee will be suggested by the students.

group photo of the committee

2024-2025 Committee Members

Van High School

MK Armstrong

MK Armstrong

Extracurricular Activities: Theatre & Choir

Favorite Subject/Teacher: MK's favorite subject is English, and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Rolison.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: MK enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, and especially loves going to the movies.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is the support I feel after accomplishing a goal. The adults in Van make sure that the kids feel all the love and comfort."

Cindy Landaverde

Cindy Landaverde

Extracurricular Activities: Band

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Cindy's favorite subject is math.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Cindy enjoys taking walks outside.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "I enjoy the friendships I have made, as well as the support from the loving community."

Jaden Lively

Jaden Lively

Extracurricular Activities: UIL Debate, Journalism, and UIL Current Events

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Jaden's favorite subject is Debate with Mrs. Kempton.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Jaden enjoys reading, studying history and theology, and knitting.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is the community."

Abigail Otten

Abigail Otten

Extracurricular Activities: Softball, Volleyball, VHS iTeam, VHS Leadership Team, and NHS

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Abigail's favorite subject is reading, and her favorite teacher is Mr. Taylor.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Abigail enjoys reading books, singing, attending youth group, hanging out with friends, eating, and shopping.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is how much everyone encourages and loves on each other!"

Hadley Penny

Hadley Penny

Extracurricular Activities: Cheer, Volleyball, Track, NHS

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Hadley's favorite subject is physics, and her favorite teacher is Coach Jones.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Hadley enjoys shopping, being with friends, and getting her nails done.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is being held to a higher standard than others, and being able to walk around with my head high when people ask if I'm a Vandal."

Aubrie Peterson

Aubrie Peterson

Extracurricular Activities: Theatre & Photography

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Aubrie's favorite subject is English, and her favorite teacher is Mr. Healey.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Aubrie enjoys going out, spending time with her dog, playing video games, and eating.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "We grow friendships beyond just being friends in Van, it's more like a family and a team. It's easy to talk to people when you enjoy being here."

Larsen Plunk

Larsen Plunk

Extracurricular Activities: Twirling, Band, FFA, VHS iTeam, and NHS

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Larsen's favorite subject is English.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Larsen enjoys attending youth group, hanging out with friends, and shopping.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is the family and community that comes along with it."

Jordan Flodder

Jordan Flodder

Extracurricular Activities: Volleyball & VHS Leadership Team

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Jordan's favorite subject is math.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Jordan enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is the sense of community and how everyone comes together to support each other."

Dylan Johnson

Dylan Johnson

Extracurricular Activities: Baseball, Football, FCA, and VHS Leadership Team

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Dylan's favorite subject is history, and his favorite teacher is Coach Parish.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Dylan enjoys hanging out with his friends and family.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is the connections and close relationships we create."

Reese Moffatt

Reese Moffatt

Extracurricular Activities: Theatre, Choir, VHS Leadership Team, and FCA

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Reese's favorite subject is math, and her favorite teacher is Mr. Taylor.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Reese enjoys going to church, singing and playing guitar, leading worship, and drawing and painting.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part is the school spirit, the atmosphere, and the people."

Melody Hooks

Melody Hooks

Extracurricular Activities: Cheer, FFA, and FCA

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Melody's favorite subject is math and her favorite teacher is Coach Parish.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Melody enjoys dancing, hanging with friends, and self care.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is being an influence to other people and wearing my favorite color - RED!"

Mason Mitchell

Mason Mitchell

Extracurricular Activities: Theatre, FFA, Football, Basketball, Track, and FCA

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Mason's favorite subject is theatre and his favorite teacher is Coach Rainey.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Mason enjoys theatre at the Tyler Civic Theatre.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is all the people you get to meet and bond with in various school activities."

Yahmhir Oviedo

Yahmhir Oviedo

Extracurricular Activities: UIL Social Studies, Journalism, Student Council, and VHS Leadership Team

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Yahmhir's favorite subject is journalism with Mrs. Germany.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Yahmhir enjoys photography, art, cinematography, voice acting, and writing.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is the overall experience."

Van Junior High

Landry Davis

Landry Davis

Extracurricular Activities: Theatre, Tennis, and Choir

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Landry's favorite subject is history, and her favorite teachers are Mrs. Donica and Coach Maddox.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Landry enjoys reading, singing, playing soccer, and watching Hamilton.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is the community, the people, and the fact that we feel safe within our city."

Brinley Grier

Brinley Grier

Extracurricular Activities: Band, Theatre, Twirling, and FFA

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Brinley's favorite subject is theatre with Mrs. Barker.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Brinley enjoys reading and twirling.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part is the great faculty and living in a safe town and community."

Khloe Velazquez

Khloe Velazquez

Extracurricular Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and FFA

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Khloe's favorite subject is math, and her favorite teacher is Mrs. York.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Khloe enjoys softball and swimming.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "I love the great teachers, amazing pep rallies, and the awesome community."

Alice Williams

Alice Williams

Extracurricular Activities: FFA, Volleyball, Tennis, and Piano

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Alice's favorite subject is reading.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Alice enjoys showing cows in FFA.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is being involved in the community."

Micah Bailey

Micah Bailey

Extracurricular Activities: Basketball, Track, and Band

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Micah's favorite subject is social studies, and his favorite teacher is Mrs. Braswell.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Micah enjoys fishing and biking.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is representing my school."

Charleigh McClendon

Charleigh McClendon

Extracurricular Activities: Twirling, Volleyball, Band, Basketball, and Youth Group

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Charleigh's favorite subject is science, and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Coffelt.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Charleigh enjoys twirling.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part is the community and the love and support from them."

Izzy Noble

Izzy Noble

Extracurricular Activities: Youth Group, Band, VJH Mascot, and Basketball

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Izzy's favorite subject is science, and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Coffelt.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Izzy enjoys playing with her chickens.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is being able to show Vandal spirit and being a part of the community."

Remy Thompson

Remy Thompson

Extracurricular Activities: Track, Soccer, and UIL Math

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Remy's favorite subject is pre-algebra, and his favorite teacher is Mrs. Perry.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Remy enjoys soccer, and playing with his dogs and cats.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is going to the football games, because they allow kids to have fun."

Van Middle School

Kimber Crow

Kimber Crow

Extracurricular Activities: Band and P.E.

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Kimber's favorite subject is reading, and her favorite teacher is Mrs. Bryant.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Kimber enjoys volleyball, basketball, softball, and hunting.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Van Vandal is all of the nice people and the Senior Walk, because I was able to walk with my sister when I was in kindergarten and she was a senior. "

Mattie Harrison

Mattie Harrison

Extracurricular Activities: Music and P.E.

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Mattie's favorite subject is reading, and her favorite teacher is Mrs. G.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Mattie enjoys volleyball, softball, camping, going to the beach, swimming, hanging out with her family and friends, fishing, and hunting.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Van Vandal is that we have great schools and teachers, there are many college scholarships available, and the Senior Walk."

Flint Parker

Flint Parker

Extracurricular Activities: Choir and P.E.

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Flint's favorite subject is math, and his favorite teacher is Ms. Cazarez.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Flint enjoys baseball, football, fishing, hunting, and riding horses.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is that the teachers are very nice and helpful."

Bo Penny

Bo Penny

Extracurricular Activities: Music and P.E.

Favorite Subject/Teacher: Bo's favorite subject is history and his favorite teacher is Mrs. Horton.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of School: Bo enjoys football, baseball, hiking, hunting, and fishing.

Favorite Part of Being a Vandal: "My favorite part of being a Vandal is going on fun field trips."